Articulation (350 parts)

Parts that bend or rotate, allowing for a wide range of interesting building techniques.

Hinges allow parts to bend on one axis, turntables allow parts to spin in place, joints allow parts to rotate around multiple axes, and rails allow parts to slide on a plane.

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Rotation

Hinges, turntables, click-hinges, and click-sockets allow you to connect LEGO parts at angles along a single axis.

Rotation Hinge

Parts which can turn to any angle on a single axis.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×4 Hinge Plate1927
148
5429136
1089158
25234
1987-202539 years
1×4 Hinge Plate, Base2429
2057
382638
123371
25253
2000-202425 years
1×4 Hinge Plate, Top2430
2137
372669
113511
24271
2001-202424 years
1×4 Hinge, Top3830
356
1556392
466395
19412
1978-202548 years
1×4 Hinge, Base3831
355
1560390
468394
19411
1978-202548 years
2×4 Plate w/ Hinge, A.3639
1247
1621379
951171
71566
1976-202550 years
2×4 Plate w/ Hinge, B.3640
1232
1451438
901210
91212
1976-202550 years
1×2 Hinge Brick, Base3937
99
5713133
202775
23277
1979-202547 years
1×2 Hinge, Top3938
237
2591267
1037166
17484
1979-202547 years
2×2 Hinge, Top6134
207
3510216
1297137
13720
1991-202535 years
1×2 Hinge, 2-Finger End4276
573
813563
283591
11922
1982-200625 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 2-Finger Top4531
901
383880
165841
71533
1983-200624 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 3-Finger End4275
609
799566
252634
101029
1982-200625 years
R
1×2 Hinge, 3-Finger Side2452
1016
2261162
130981
91194
1988-200619 years
R
Hinge, 3-Finger Bar w/ Stud2433
1322
1801303
891219
52192
1987-200418 years
R
1×4 Hinge, 5-Finger Side4315
660
628662
307549
81318
1982-200625 years
R
1×4 Hinge, 5-Finger Side4625
797
432833
190761
101040
1984-200421 years
R
1×4×2 Hinge, Roof Holder4214
1296
1301512
1141054
61829
1981-200020 years
R
4×4 Hinge, Roof4213
674
475792
261620
12825
1981-200323 years
R
4×4 Hinge, Sunroof2349
1476
1111627
861242
52216
1986-200318 years
R
2×5 Hinge3149
941
313982
188768
61793
1967-200337 years
R
Arm Piece w/ 3-Fingers, Towball Socket3613
1123
360906
771312
61790
1974-200027 years
R
Arm Piece w/ 2-Finger and 3-Finger3612
1131
342937
691389
71537
1974-199825 years
R
2×2 Brick, 2-Arms w/ 2-Fingers792c03
1456
1691353
601482
52197
1974-19829 years
R

Clip

Clips can attach to other parts in this category such as a bar, handle, or lightsaber blade.

Clip Clip

A c-shaped part which can firmly grasp a bar or handle.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Horizontal61252
73
887183
225860
29157
1990-202536 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Vertical4085
58
1242464
280646
27192
1980-202546 years
1×2 Plate w/ Vertical Clip, End78256
522
1192463
303557
101019
2021-20255 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, End63868
117
7112106
1628106
19395
2009-202517 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, Side11476
144
3890189
1428123
28182
2013-202513 years
1×2 Plate w/ Horizontal Clip, Top44861
140
7246103
1698101
13717
2011-202515 years
1×2 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Side60470
168
4723157
1690102
13718
2007-202519 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Top15712
66
1168767
221465
26212
2001-202525 years
1×3 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Top79987
2069
1731337
361935
15468
2022-20254 years
1×1 Plate w/ Clip, Top (Straight Sides)2555
163
4836150
1178150
21325
1989-201729 years
R
1×1 Brick w/ Clip, Horizontal60476
643
807564
290575
71512
2009-202517 years
1×1 Brick w/ Clip, Vertical60475
229
3498217
941192
15577
2008-202518 years
1×2 Brick w/ Vertical Clip, Side30237
270
2222305
822224
18448
1999-202527 years
1×1×3 Brick w/ 2-Clips60583
779
465801
195746
101035
2008-202518 years
2×3 Tile, 2-Clips, Side30350
344
1282446
513361
25241
1999-202527 years
4×4 Plate, 2-Clips11399
1430
1261529
751341
61831
2004-202017 years
R
4×4 Plate w/ 2-Clips, Studs 3-Edges66252
2072
771954
401852
33220
2021-20255 years
2L Bar w/ 3-Clips3628
4138
134142
74323
33528
2023-20253 years
N
Bar Holder w/ Clip11090
194
4102180
973184
20366
2013-202513 years
1×1 Round w/ Clip, Bottom5264
1098
399863
661413
71530
2024-20252 years
N
Bar Holder w/ Clip 90°72869
1587
1671362
501633
42605
2021-20255 years
Bar Holder w/ Handle23443
236
3241234
656285
22304
2016-202510 years
Bar w/ Clip48729
149
5125143
1473121
19398
2004-202522 years
1×3 Bar w/ Clip (Robot Arm)4735
568
789571
337516
101030
1985-202541 years
Droid Arm, Straight59230
1024
2321148
1221015
91193
2008-202518 years
Droid Arm, Bent30377
299
1939333
587323
21334
2001-202525 years
Skeleton Arm, Bent w/ Horizontal Clip93609
686
654642
234670
91167
2011-202515 years
Skeleton Arm, Bent w/ Vertical Clip93061
875
454812
167834
71524
2012-202514 years
Mechanical Arm w/ Bar Holder and Clip98313
214
3284231
723258
24260
2006-202520 years
Skeleton Leg6266
632
1011502
248642
71509
1998-202528 years
Skeleton Leg, Tall23769
3052
362726
182799
24132
2018-20247 years
Droid Legs30376
1660
582189
531585
101117
2016-202510 years

Clip Bar

A cylindrical part that can be grabbed with a clip or inserted into a hollow stud.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×4 Antenna3957
113
4642160
1699100
29160
1979-202547 years
1×8 Whip Antenna2569
431
1091480
425440
16535
1990-202536 years
2L Bar w/ Stop Ring, Center78258
439
1803352
458403
81313
2021-20255 years
3L Bar87994
180
3823191
1223145
20367
2009-202517 years
4L Bar30374
75
6465116
222363
3787
1999-202527 years
5L Bar w/ Handle87618
868
442822
237664
52165
2010-202516 years
6L Bar w/ Stop Ring63965
152
3994182
1577111
22301
1980-202546 years
8L Bar w/ Pin & Ring2714
1145
2351139
951169
71550
1986-202439 years
12L Bar w/ 1×2 Plate42445
840
400862
182784
91176
2002-202524 years
1×8 Bar w/ 1×2 Brick30359
874
354920
1151047
14671
1999-202527 years
9L Bar w/ Handle (Lance)3849
705
495778
255629
101033
1978-202548 years
Candle37762
285
3437221
425438
19402
2018-20258 years
Lightsaber Handle64567
260
2374291
1123155
13722
1999-202527 years
Bar 1L 1-stud, stud 2-sides92690
697
628663
378476
52159
2011-202515 years
Bar 2L w/ 2-Studs66909
708
603685
190760
11932
2020-20256 years
Candelabra w/ 3-Arms (Candlestick)73117
2969
372696
302152
15643
2021-20255 years
Bar Stem w/ 1-Branch1566
1265
2461107
521593
81336
2022-20254 years
4L Bar, Double (Ladder)7307
4766
144065
64588
15875
20251 year
N
Pantograph Shoe w/ 4-Bars37494
2575
532299
262331
24082
2018-20258 years
Bar, Curved w/ Axle & 2-Studs4042
1745
1001731
441757
52226
2023-20253 years
N
Ø7 Bar Ring w/ 2-Axle Holes79851
2866
372688
172882
33300
2021-20255 years
1L Bar w/ Stud, Offset50018e
4441
144042
64588
24365
2019-20224 years
1×1 w/ 3-Bars, 120°50018a
4391
134163
74323
24388
2019-20246 years
1×1 w/ 2-Bars, 90°50018d
4604
114445
64638
24451
2019-20224 years
1×1 Round w/ 3-Bars, 67°6331
4713
124306
54927
24415
20251 year
N
2×3 Bar, U-Shape7052
2849
253169
172898
52384
20251 year
N

Clip Handle

A handle is a bar element that is closed on one or both ends.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
1×1 Plate, Round w/ Handle26047
181
4281172
1042163
21327
2016-202510 years
1×1 Plate w/ Handle, Both Ends78257
939
309989
1221013
101050
2021-20255 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, End60478
86
812594
190181
23274
2007-202519 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Both Ends18649
483
1070487
432428
11918
2015-202511 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Side48336
88
7518101
226259
20364
2004-202522 years
1×2 Plate w/ Handle, Side (Free Ends)2540
80
7235104
237954
26216
1989-202537 years
1×2 Plate w/ Bar Arm, Up88072
186
3486218
1397125
18443
1984-202542 years
1×4 Plate w/ Bar Arm, Down30043
1096
2951016
144917
42576
1996-202530 years
1×1 Brick w/ Handle, Vertical2921
309
1967327
546348
21333
1991-202535 years
1×2 Brick w/ Handle, Side (Free Ends)30236
380
1275448
491378
17489
1999-202527 years
1×2 Brick w/ Vertical Handle, End34816
668
638656
185778
13743
2017-20259 years
1×2 Plate w/ 3-Handles, Angled92692
894
365896
185779
71535
2011-202515 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ Handle79194
688
604683
278597
81320
2016-202510 years
1×2 Rounded Brick w/ 2-Handles77808
730
711608
175809
91165
2021-20255 years
Palm Tree Top2566
781
398864
223688
101043
1989-202537 years
2×2 Round Plate w/ 4-Handles98284
1323
1801305
1071090
42599
2012-202514 years
1×2 Plate w/ 2-Handles3839
284
1690366
875211
19408
1978-202548 years
1×2 Tile w/ Handle, Top2432
114
4501165
186784
27197
1987-202539 years
2×2×5 Bar w/ Stud98549
942
435829
1171033
71526
1999-202527 years
Horse Hitching2397
1017
1501416
130982
14696
1987-202539 years
Paddle3900
822
405855
245648
71529
1978-202548 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ 1L Handle32828
219
3481219
982179
16527
2017-202610 years
1×1 Round Plate w/ 45° Bar, Bottom65578
467
1332439
458404
91156
2020-20256 years
Minifig Bracket w/ 4-Handles36452
2311
502357
501658
24083
2019-20202 years
2×3 Shield w/ 4-studs, Handle30166
800
705612
210716
52153
2017-20259 years
Clip w/ Bar, Angled3171
830
604682
971146
12817
2023-20253 years
N
1×1 Round Plate w/ Bar Arm, Down3661
1594
1401465
591500
42616
2023-20253 years
N
2.4×2.4 Bar Ring w/ Stud Holder3917
2325
622138
232475
42671
2023-20253 years
N
1×1 Round Plate w/ Bar, Stem Hole20482
94
7213105
1605108
26217
2015-202511 years
1×1 w/ 3-Handles, 3-Bar Holes1941
1349
1251530
691395
91218
2015-202511 years
2×2 Bar Frame, Round w/ 4-Studs7068
3383
332840
84031
33324
20251 year
N
2×2 Bar Frame, Octagonal w/ 4-Studs75937
433
965516
502366
15584
1996-202530 years
4×4 Bar Frame, Square w/ 4-Studs30094
1842
632119
421802
71622
1997-202428 years
2×2 Plate w/ 2-handles, Bottom5066
1185
2971013
901204
52176
2024-20252 years
N
2×2 Tile w/ 2×2 Ring6805
5696
94802
35835
16106
20251 year
N

Ball & Socket

The larger 'ball' and smaller 'towball' joints can be used to attach parts at any angle while also allowing them to rotate.

Ball & Socket Ball Joint

A larger ball and socket that is significantly stronger than a towball Joint.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
2×2 Brick, Ball Joint, 1-Ball57909
754
653643
242654
61777
2007-202519 years
2×2 Brick w/ Ball Joints, 2-Balls17114
1515
1231551
841260
42625
2007-202519 years
2×2 Brick w/ Ball Joint Socket67696
462
1108478
315543
17491
2007-202519 years
1×2 Technic Liftarm w/ Ball Joint, Straight67697
1308
1941253
871234
52187
2009-202517 years
1×2 Technic Liftarm w/ Ball Joint, Angled50923
1109
339938
152893
33140
2005-202521 years
2L Extender, 1-Ball, 1-Socket74261
1474
2931023
991133
15448
2012-202110 years
2×3 Ball Socket w/ Axle Hole67695
246
2514277
544349
33119
1999-202527 years
1×3 Liftarm w/ Middle Ball98577
1966
1211563
671408
15484
2012-20187 years
R
3×3 Angle, 2-Balls, 1-Axle Hole47300
2136
1111630
332039
24026
2004-20107 years
R
5L Bean, 1-Ball, 2-Sockets90622
2452
652097
282225
24065
2011-20166 years
R
5L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket90617
969
368893
1071087
81327
2011-20177 years
R
6L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90616
1741
1141604
471705
42631
2011-20188 years
R
7L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90615
2392
552257
282229
33252
2011-20188 years
R
9L Forked, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 4-Pin Holes90613
3123
372681
93837
42739
2011-20188 years
R
3L Beam, 1-Ball, 1-Socket90612
1451
1441442
611470
61823
2011-20188 years
R
4L Beam, 1-Ball, 1-Socket90611
1240
1751325
661416
101067
2011-20166 years
R
5L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket90609
913
355917
1221010
101045
2011-20188 years
R
6L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 1-Pin Hole90608
1502
1121615
471706
91224
2011-20166 years
R
7L Beam, 2-Balls, 1-Socket, 2-Pin Holes90607
1730
1241544
561531
33180
2011-20188 years
R
9L Beam, 2-Balls, 2-Socket, 4-Pin Holes90605
3430
253188
143159
24208
2011-20188 years
R
5×2 Dbl. Socket w/ Axle & Pin Holes89650
938
2631068
1051099
14679
2004-20129 years
R
7×2 Dbl. Socket w/ Axle & Pin Holes50898
982
2331142
751334
18468
2005-20128 years
R
Armor #4, Ball Socket90640
825
326955
891214
26231
2011-20188 years
R
Hand w/ Socket & Axle Hole93575
765
304996
157874
21355
2009-201810 years
R
Armor #3, Ball Socket90641
835
333944
1011125
21352
2011-20188 years
R
3×3 Angle, 2-Balls, 1-Axle Hole41670
1108
305995
391864
16556
2002-20076 years
R
Armor #5, Ball Socket90639
940
2481102
791295
20389
2011-20188 years
R
5L Beam w/ 2-Ball, ½ Gear47306
1275
851869
821282
15630
2004-20096 years
R
2×7 Limb w/ 2-Ball32173
1182
1931254
591494
13771
1999-201012 years
R
Large Torso Armor w/ Ball Socket90652
1251
1031702
691397
16572
2011-20188 years
R
4×7 45° Limb w/ Ball, Axle Hole32476
1309
1431448
501634
13777
2001-201010 years
8L Limb w/ Wedge Sides45749
1345
1481429
591498
91211
2003-20108 years
R

Ball & Socket Towball Joint

A small ball and matching socket that allows you to position parts at any angle.

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced

Rail and Groove

These parts are often used to add visual texture to a model by adding horizontal or vertical lines, but they can also be used to allow parts to slide horizontally or vertically.

Flexible

Flexible plastic elements, cord or fabric

Flexible Flex Axles

While the middle of this part has the x-shaped profile of a Technic Axle, the bar connection on either end is used to attach this to other LEGO parts.

Flexible Ribbed Hose

Flexible hose with ribs

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced

Flexible Flex Tube

A fairly rigid but flexible tube

Part Name(Part Number)
Overall
Rank
# Pieces(Rank)
# Sets(Rank)
# Colors(Rank)
Years
Produced
3L Flex Tube75c03
2534
362711
212613
52325
1997-201620 years
R
4L Flex Tube75c04
3023
273071
123385
52370
1995-201723 years
R
5L Flex Tube75c05
2595
283016
172892
71691
1991-202535 years
6L Flex Tube75c06
2418
442486
222550
52300
1991-202333 years
7L Flex Tube75c07
1827
632116
351984
91251
1992-202534 years
8L Flex Tube75c08
1532
1101633
441754
91228
1992-202534 years
9L Flex Tube75c09
1658
901817
421795
81385
1992-202534 years
10L Flex Tube75c10
1421
1091638
471707
12864
1991-202535 years
11L Flex Tube75c11
1593
1161585
322065
101081
1994-202532 years
12L Flex Tube75c12
1641
771948
361944
12876
1996-202530 years
13L Flex Tube75c13
2380
342787
202675
81440
1996-202530 years
14L Flex Tube75c14
1881
851874
282221
71603
1991-202535 years
15L Flex Tube75c15
4117
124252
64610
42960
1997-201014 years
R
16L Flex Tube75c16
1520
911799
501637
101098
1991-202434 years
17L Flex Tube75c17
4096
124268
84116
33549
1998-201114 years
R
18L Flex Tube75c18
2161
542271
242427
71633
1995-202531 years
19L Flex Tube75c19
2554
322857
192742
61968
1996-201318 years
R
20L Flex Tube75c20
1770
632112
302140
12884
1995-202531 years
21L Flex Tube75c21
4752
84908
54992
33653
1994-201724 years
R
22L Flex Tube75c22
3062
292988
133259
42778
2003-202422 years
23L Flex Tube75c23
3928
153905
54899
52448
1999-202224 years
24L Flex Tube75c24
3408
213405
84054
52407
1998-202427 years
26L Flex Tube75c26
3459
153897
93898
62059
2005-202218 years
27L Flex Tube75c27
6516
46195
36017
16655
2020-20245 years
28L Flex Tube75c28
5182
104580
35824
24484
1996-201318 years
R
29L Flex Tube75c29
2826
322856
103653
71680
1998-202528 years
30L Flex Tube75c30
4154
104547
74352
42985
1997-202428 years
R
31L Flex Tube75c31
8184
27355
17918
17355
20061 year
R
32L Flex Tube75c32
2904
302932
133258
52351
2006-202520 years
33L Flex Tube75c33
5646
65434
35905
24715
2003-202220 years
34L Flex Tube75c34
5051
55670
45455
43074
1999-202527 years
R
38L Flex Tube75c38
4946
65369
45409
43052
2007-202418 years
40L Flex Tube75c40
10141
18215
18215
18215
20031 year
R
47L Flex Tube75c47
6387
36619
36100
25022
2021-20244 years
53L Flex Tube75c53
8185
27355
17918
17355
19991 year
R

Other

One-off parts that twist, rotate, or slide.